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This is a full-time summer internship lasting from May 11, 2026, until August 28, 2026. Job Summary The Intern, Engineering – Canada is responsible for working with the Senior Manager and has the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field of railway engineering. The role supports the manager in developing and implementing track standards, policies, and procedures that ensure optimal performance and compliance of CN's track infrastructure. Moreover, the position collaborates with other departments and stakeholders to gain a rounded experience of railway engineering.

Major Responsibilities

• Review and assist in drafts of track standards, policies, and procedures to reflect best practices and regulatory requirements
• Conduct field inspections and audits of track infrastructure to assess compliance, identify gaps and gain practical experience
• Prepare reports and presentations on track performance, issues, and recommendations
• Support in conducting root cause analysis and corrective actions for track failures and incidents
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and workshops with internal and external stakeholders to share knowledge and feedback
• Conduct trend analysis on engineering data

Requirements

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Collaborates with others and shares information
• Applies critical thinking
• Identifies potential safety and security risks
• Demonstrates active listening
• Ability to travel (up to 30%) of the time locally within Canada
• Ability to work occasionally in the evenings
• Valid Driver’s Licence

Education

• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering with a minimum of 1 year completed in Quebec or 2 years completed in other Canadian provinces
• Working towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering*
• Any experience/education/skills/knowledge for these above would be considered as an asse

This position is for students who self‑identify as First Nations, Inuit, and/or Métis, the Indigenous peoples of Canada. Through this initiative, CN is taking proactive measures to support the equitable representation of Indigenous peoples within its workforce in accordance with the Employment Equity Act. About CN CN is a premium railroad that sustainably generates value for our customers, shareholders, employees, and stakeholders with an unwavering commitment to safety and service. Essential to the economy, to the customers, and to the communities it serves, CN safely transports more than 300 million tons of natural resources, manufactured products, and finished goods throughout North America every year. CN's network connects Canada's Eastern and Western coasts with the U.S. South through a 20,000-mile rail network. CN and its affiliates have been contributing to community prosperity and sustainable trade since 1919. CN powers the North American economy and is committed to programs supporting social responsibility and environmental stewardship.

At CN, we are dedicated to building North America's safest , most inclusive and sustainable railroad, which includes reflecting the communities in which we operate. Research shows that candidates often don't apply unless they feel they fit the job posting at 100%. To all potential applicants, even if you don't meet every job requirement listed in a posting, we still encourage you to apply. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials, accessible meeting rooms or other accommodations), please get in touch with our team at cnrecruitment@cn.ca .

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